MARCH 28 (WED) OSAKA / KOBE KOBE BAY SHERATON HOTEL & TOWERS (ONSEN) ♨ Arrive at Kansai Int’l Airport (Osaka) and after clearing government formalities, by bus to Rokko Island in Kobe. We will stay at sophisticated international hotel with Onsen Hot spring bath and located close to the Monorail Station and Convenience Store.

MARCH 29 (THU) HIROSHIMA RIHGA ROYAL HOTEL HIROSHIMAIn the morning ride the Shinkansen Bullet Train offering an experience of speeds reaching up to 198 M.P.H. while traveling from Shin Kobe Station to Hiroshima Station. Upon arrival, proceed by bus to Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture to see the Kintai (Brocaded) Bridge, originally built in 1673. This is a beautiful wooden arched bridge called “One of the Three Most Beautiful Bridges in Japan”. When you walk on this elegant shaped bridge, you may feel as if you are walking on a rainbow. If the timing and the climate of the year is right, 3,000 Cherry Blossoms should be in bloom along the banks of the bridge. Later return to Hiroshima to visit the Peace Park. We will see the World Heritage Site Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Bell, Cenotaphs etc. and also visit the Peace Memorial Museum. It is the most important museum of Hiroshima, relating the details and history of the first atomic bomb. Our hotel is located in the center of down town Hiroshima and next to Sogo Department Store. After hotel check in, enjoy shopping, meeting your relatives or just rest.

MARCH 30 (FRI) OKAYAMA OKAYAMA INTERNATIONAL HOTELVisit beautiful sacred "World Heritage Site" Miyajima Island and colorful Itsukushima Shrine. It is "One of Japan’s Most Popular Tourist Attractions" and "One of Japan’s Scenic-Trio". This centuries-old Shrine Complex of brightly colored pavilions is known worldwide as the “Floating Shrine”. Built over water, it seems to be floating in the sea during high tide. Later proceed to Okayama to visit Korakuen Garden, “One of the Three Best Landscaped Gardens in Japan” and hence "Okayama’s Number One Attraction". It is a representative "Scenic Promenade Garden (Kaiyu)" of the Edo Period (1600-1868). Enjoy strolling around the beautiful landscaped garden including a large pond, streams, a hill that serves as a lookout point. Later proceed to our hotel located high on the hill which overlooks Okayama City and surrounded by the beauty of nature. You can walk around the hotel garden in the morning.

MARCH 31 (SAT) TOKUSHIMA RENAISSANCE RESORT NARUTO (ONSEN) ♨Cross the 7.6 miles long Great Seto Bridge consisting of a series of suspension bridges joining Honshu (Japan's Main Island) and Shikoku Island while viewing the magnificent scenery of the Seto Inland Sea. Visit Ritsurin Garden, considered as the "Most Beautiful Historical Garden in Shikoku Island". It is skillfully laid out to “Harmonize with 330 Cherry Trees and 1,400 Magnificent Pine Trees which have been expertly landscaped for centuries to twist into fantastic shapes”. If timing is right, Cherry Blossoms will be blooming in the garden. Each step you take reveals a new view of a different tasteful aspect of the exquisitely arranged garden. Later enjoy a famous Sanuki Udon Lunch before going to Tokushima to see the famous “Awa Odori Dance Show”, (A Local Traditional Dance of Tokushima known nationwide). Enjoy the elegant performance by local dancers. This night's accommodation is a nice resort hotel with Onsen Hot Spring, located in front of the Naruto Strait. Enjoy Soaking and Relaxing in the Hot Spring Bath with beautiful ocean view. Enjoy a buffet dinner featuring local seafood, vegetables, etc.

APRIL 1 (SUN) LAKE BIWA ROYAL OAK HOTEL Visit the Deko-Ningyo (Japanese Wooden Puppet) Museum, to see its mechanism and the process of making the Jyoruri Puppets, which is a "Traditional Japanese Art" dating back 300 years. Next proceed to Awaji Island in the eastern part of the Seto Inland Sea. The ocean current here is so complicated that the tide creates a whirl current called “Uzushio”. Cross the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the “Longest Suspension Bridge in the World (6,532 ft.) to Kyoto, which used to be the "Capital City of Japan" for over a millennium and carries a reputation as the “Most Beautiful City in Japan”. Visit “One of the Most Familiar Symbols of Kyoto”, Kinkakuji Temple, known as the "Golden Pavilion" which is situated picturesquely in its garden. Then proceed to the "Largest Lake in Japan" Lake Biwa and our hotel located by the lake.

APRIL 2 (MON) LAKE BIWA / KYOTO ROYAL OAK HOTELAll Day, Kyoto City Tour. In the morning visit the visually impressive Heian Jingu Shrine with its beautiful Japanese Garden. Enjoy a peaceful walk through the stroll-style landscape garden designated as a “National Scenic Spot”. Then enjoy shopping at the Kyoto Handicraft Center, which carries Kyoto’s beautiful and skillfully made handicrafts and specialty goods. After a Lunch of Kyoto’s Healthy Obanzai Dish, go to enjoy seeing the beautiful "Miyako Odori Dance Show" (Cherry Blossom Dances), originally started in 1872. The show exhibits the fine traditional song and dance skills of Maiko (Apprentice Geisha) and Geiko (Geisha). Enjoy the beauty of spectacular dances and singing by Japan’s Most Highly Trained Performers with Vibrantly Colored Kimono Costumes.

APRIL 3 (TUE) NAGOYA ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL GRAND COURT NAGOYAVisit Nabana-no sato Flower Park, a huge flower garden with a variety of seasonal flowers. We will see Tulip, Cherry Blossom, Peach Flower etc., blooming (depending on timing). Later stop at the AEON Shopping Center to enjoy Shopping and Lunch. Later proceed to Nagoya, a city full of historical landmarks and traditional culture. Visit a “Symbol of Nagoya”, Nagoya Castle. The interior of the castle is a modern museum displaying the castle’s history, Samurai Armor, War Helmets, Swords, etc. If the timing is right, we will see beautiful Cherry Blossoms blooming around the castle grounds. Then go to our luxurious hotel located close to the Train Station and its Shopping Area. Enjoy shopping before and after dinner. APRIL 4 (WED) LAKE HAMANA HOTEL TOKYU HARVEST CLUB HAMANAKO Head to Toyota City and visit the Toyota Automobile Factory. Enjoy their Plant Tour to see the process of assembling Toyota Cars and visit their Museum. Next go to the Haccho Miso Factory to see the process of making Haccho Miso which has over 600 years of history and is featured in many of the miso based dishes in the Nagoya Area. Enjoy tasting and shopping for miso related products at their factory shop. Later visit the Shrimp Chips Shop, a famous local specialty in this area. You can sample many varieties of flavor and buy "Fresh Shrimp Chips". Then proceed to Lake Hamana, "One of the Largest Brackish Lakes in Japan" and blessed with lots of scenic spots. This night’s accommodation is a nice resort hotel located beside the lake. You can enjoy walking around the hotel after check-in and in the morning. Soak and Relax in the Big Public Bath and Open Air Jacuzzi Bath. {Sorry it is not an Onsen Hot Spring}.

APRIL 5 (THU) LAKE KAWAGUCHI HOTEL REGINA KAWAGUCHIKO (ONSEN) ♨ Have fun "Strawberry Picking" in season. Try tasting "Fresh and Sweet Japanese Strawberries" as many as you like. Then drive up to Nihon daira Plateau, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay on a clear day. And visit Fuji Kacho-en, a theme park of fabulous flowers and lovely birds etc. Enjoy strolling through greenhouses filled with magnificent flowers, plants and birds. It is a paradise for bird and flower lovers. Later head to Lake Kawaguchi a very popular place where you can enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. Our hotel is located at the foot of Mt. Fuji and the picture window of all the rooms in this hotel face to Mt. Fuji! Soak and Relax in the Onsen Hot Spring Bath and Enjoy a Traditional Japanese Kaiseki Dinner in the evening.

APRIL 6 (FRI) TOKYO GRAND NIKKO TOKYO DAIBA Visit the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center to see a video in English about Mt. Fuji. You will also be able to purchase merchandise pertaining to Mt. Fuji such as T shirts, post cards, etc., at the gift shop. Then proceed to Oshino Hakkai Springs, where the ponds used to be called the “Spring of God” since they are spring-fed by water flowing down from sacred Mt. Fuji. The ponds are quite deep and have interesting freshwater plant life and large fishes. After enjoying a local food of Yamanashi, “Hoto Nabe” Lunch, proceed to Daiba, a “New Major Shopping District of Tokyo". Our hotel is located within easy walking distance to Aqua City Shopping Mall with ¥100 Yen Shop, Restaurant Section, Ramen Alley, etc. After hotel check in your guide will take you to the Shopping Area. In the evening, the “Illumination of Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower” etc. can be seen from the front of our hotel.

APRIL 7 (SAT) TOKYO GRAND NIKKO TOKYO DAIBAAll Day, Tokyo City Tour. Visit the Outer Garden of the Imperial Palace to see the Niju Bashi Bridge. It is “Tokyo’s Most Famous Bridge” and the Main Bridge of the Imperial Palace. Then proceed to Asakusa, “One of the Most Popular Tourist Spots in Tokyo”. Visit Senso-ji Temple which was originally built in the 7th Century. Its Kaminari Gate with large red Lantern and Nakamise Shopping Street lined with many shops is Tokyo’s Best Known Landmark. Enjoy strolling and shopping with the lively atmosphere of downtown Tokyo. Later take a “Boat Cruise” on the Sumida River. We will see the "World's Tallest Tower" Tokyo Sky Tree completed in 2012 and boasting a height of 2,080ft. If the timing is right, we will also see Cherry Blossoms along the riverside. Your rooms are paid for but meals (LUNCH & DINNER) will be at your own expense to let you eat your favorite foods before returning home. We will give everyone a carton box for packing his or her gifts. (2 Pieces Per Person Baggage Allowance. The member will pay for any excess). APRIL 8 (SUN) HONOLULU (ONLY BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED THIS DAY)At check out time our agents will come around to tape and tie-up the boxes and take the baggage’s to be checked-in down. In the afternoon, proceed to Narita Int’l Airport to catch a Japan Airlines flight in the evening to Honolulu, arriving the same morning. APRIL 8, 2018 (SUNDAY). After clearing U.S. Customs proceed home. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR JOINING OUR TOHOKU TRAVEL’S SPRING “MALIHINI” CHERRY BLOSSOM TOUR #6! Clients remaining back will be assisted in obtaining plane, train and hotel reservations. Members may return to Honolulu individually, but no later than 3 months from day of departure. Weekday returns will cost less per person. Yokohama Travel, Inc. will charge you if you need their assistance in returning home individually. Around $100.00 from Yokohama. Please call our office if you are extending your stay. MAHALO!

**Based on ¥100 Yens to a U.S. Dollar Rate. Two Persons sharing a twin-bedded room. All meals except the Last Day LUNCH/DINNER and Departure Day LUNCH (DINNER on the Plane). All tours as per itinerary and subject to changes.

TIME: 11:00AMPLACE: TO BE ADVISED COST: NO COST TO TOUR MEMBERS ATTIRE: VERY INFORMAL - CASUAL WEAR (LUNCHEON TAKES ABOUT 1 ½ HOURS)

TOUR CONDITIONS:

ESTIMATED AIRFARE: MAY BE MORE EXPENSIVE OR CHEAPER AT TIME OF PURCHASE. AIRLINES USUALLY CHARGE A $225.00 Cancellation Fee.

INCLUDES: All land transportation included in the itinerary, all hotel accommodations, meals and all sightseeing listed, all transfer of passenger and baggage, souvenir picture and tour tax.

DOES NOT INCLUDE: AIRFARE, Individual expenses after termination of tour as stated in itinerary. Also, wine, liquor, mineral water, laundry and other items of personal nature, cost of obtaining passport and visa or other necessary documents.

BAGGAGE: Limited to (1) piece, 50 LBS and (1) hand-carry.

RESPONSIBILITY: The tour organizer or any travel agencies involved, act only as agents for the passengers in regards to travel, sightseeing, hotel and meal arrangements, and other tour services. The organizer/agency will accept no responsibility or liability in respect of either person or property for any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or irregularity, however, occasioned, sustained, or suffered in or during any journey, trip, or tour, or in carrying out of any arrangements booked by or through it.

If the agency becomes aware that a passenger has a special chronic health problem, the agency shall ensure that it is provided with a letter from the passenger’s personal physician stating the nature of such health problem and certifying that the passenger is physically fit to participate in the tour. Also, in our endeavor to ensure congenial membership, we reserve the right to refuse the application of anyone and / or to expel from the tour, members whose conduct is incompatible with the interests of the tour. Further, we reserve the right to refuse the application of any handicapped passenger if it is determined that such passenger would impede the schedule of the tour and greatly inconvenience the majority of tour members. However, if a handicapped passenger accepted for the tour requires any form of special assistance, he/she must be accompanied by a qualified helper who takes total responsibility for the handicapped passenger’s well being.

Baggage’s are at owner’s own risk. The right is reserved to make any necessary changes in tour if deemed advisable. Also, the airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time passengers are not on board their carriers concerned. The airline ticket and passage contract in use by the airlines concerned when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and purchaser of the tour and/or passenger. The services of any IATA Carrier will be used as required. Thank You Very Much!

AIR SURCHARGE WAIVED FOR YEAR 2018: TOUR MEMBERS NOT PURCHASING THEIR AIRLINE TICKETS THROUGH TOHOKU TRAVEL SERVICE, INC. WILL NOT BE ASSESSED A $225.00 PER PERSON SURCHARGE. BUT YOU MUST FIND YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO THE HOTEL. SAME GOES FOR DEPARTURES FROM JAPAN. YOU MUST FIND YOUR OWN WAY TO THE AIRPORT. THANK YOU!

TRAVEL HINTS: TRAVEL ETIQUETTE: PLEASE NO SMOKING AND TO ROTATE SEATS ON BUSES. {BUS SEATING CHART WILL BE MADE}

FOOD REQUEST: If you cannot eat certain foods, please do not forget to turn in your request form, 1 week before departure or earlier, so we may try to comply with your request. PASSPORT PHOTOS: Free for our TOUR MEMBERS ONLY. Taken at the Tohoku Travel Service office @1741 Nuuanu Ave. 2ndFloor Hon. Hi.

TOUR CONDITIONS REMINDER: The ground tour is based on ¥100 Yens to a U.S. DOLLAR RATE. In case of any re-valuation, the price shall be adjusted accordingly at time of payment. See Yen Chart. The airfares are present rates and should the airfares be changed, adjustments will be made accordingly. The YEN RATE OF THE DAY will be used at time of payment. THANK YOU!

45 DAYS - 40 DAYS -$ 50.0039 DAYS – 30 DAYS - $100.0029 DAYS – 15 DAYS - $300.00*14 DAYS – 07 DAYS - $400.00*06 DAYS – 01 DAY - $800.00* NO REFUND ONCE TOUR STARTS.

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

*MAY HAVE EXTRA CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR MIYAKO ODORI, TOKYO DISNEY SEA TICKETS, SHINKANSEN TICKET FEE, ETC. IF YEN WAS ALREADY PURCHASE TO PAY FOR THIS TOUR, THEN THE YEN EXCHANGE RATE AT TIME OF REFUND WILL AFFECT THE REFUND SINCE WE HAVE TO CONVERT THE YEN BACK TO U.S. DOLLARS AGAIN.